India will face sterner tests during the Super Six stage with matches against Zimbabwe (January 27) and Pakistan (February 1) awaiting, but Mhatre has been impressed with how his side have been able to adapt to the different challenges so far at the tournament and is confident in their ability to push for the title.
“The whole tournament has been really nice and the boys have really played well and shown the character that shows strong attitude also,” Mhatre said.
“Because it was not easy for us also because the rain was interrupting the game (against New Zealand), but credit goes to the boys that they held to the game plan and bowled really nicely.
“The boys are really mature enough to adapt to the (different) situations and they have played more cricket like this. They are mature enough to take the situation and just back their basics.”